Muskoka Ratepayers' Association

The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) is an oversight and advocacy group that represents the member taxpayer’s interest in local government, property taxation, economic development, and environmental issues.

Muskoka Ratepayers' Association

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Membership is open to ALL residents, taxpayers and business owners in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. We pride ourselves on timely communications with our members. We strive to keep them informed on what is going on in the Township that effects them directly or indirectly.

Thinking About MRA Membership?

If you have been a member of the MRA in the past, click on the "Renew Now" button, enter your email address and password to sign in. If you have forgotten your password, press "Forgotten Password" to reset it.

Muskoka Road 169 - Road Closures no longer required

Blasting near the North Bridge on Muskoka Road 169 (Bala) will continue until June 15, but road closures are no longer required. Engineering consultants and OPP will be present, and sidewalks will be closed for approximately 5 minutes.

Blasting will occuraccording to the following schedule:

Monday to Saturday

11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

No blasting

Please watch for notifications on the electronic message boards located in Bala both in the north and south direction. In addition, updates will be provided on the District of Muskoka (www.muskoka.on.ca) and Township of Muskoka Lakes (www.muskokalakes.ca) websites.

Questions concerning the blasting activities should be directed to Swift River Energy Ltd. at 1-877-4099 or info@balafalls.ca. Questions concerning road closures should be directed to Engineering and Public Works at publicworks@muskoka.on.ca ‎or 1-800-261-2483 or 705-645-6764.

Township of Muskoka Lakes - 2018 Final Budget Approved

At a meetng of Council on February 16, the final Budget was approved after some additional debate. A copy of that can be found here -TML Budget - Final

After being granted access permits by the District in August, staging for the construction of the small hydro plant at Bala falls has started. Not unexpectedly, there were demonstrations on the Labour Day weekend.
For more details, please read the full article
The Muskoka Ratepayers’ Association has not in the past, nor do we now, take a position for or against the proposed small hydro plant at Bala Falls. - Read more about Bala Falls - Small Hydro Electric Project - 2017